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Sketch for "Oath on the Rütli," Female Figure (verso)
Sketch for "Oath on the Rütli," Female Figure (verso) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Henry Fuseli. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Overview
This oil painting on the reverse of a sketch is attributed to Henry Fuseli and dated to 1790. It is currently held at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts three figures in a dramatic pose, with a central figure in an orange robe flanked by others in yellow and white. Their gestures convey a sense of urgency and interaction.
Technique & Style
Fuseli's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors creates a dynamic, tense atmosphere, suggesting impending action. The figures' expressive poses are set against a deep blue background with hints of green and brown.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Fuseli was a Swiss painter, draughtsman, and writer on art who spent much of his career in Britain.
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